Having these negative characteristics about a person that leaves them unfulfilled and, therefore, attracted to things that will continue the cycle of unfulfillment. Allen, Schad, Oudekerk, and Chango found an increased effect when a young adult engages in drug, alcohol, and other criminal activity. They got into these activities because these people were looking for something that would fill this void. This lack of self-confidence is planted in middle school and can have effects on you as you get older. Some things you can't get out of. We have to take care of it. These results are living proof (Hoffman et al..,